Headless UI
Headless UI is a set of completely unstyled, fully accessible UI components for React and Vue.js, designed to integrate seamlessly with any styling solution. It provides the logic, behavior, and accessibility of common UI elements like dropdowns, modals, and tabs, while leaving the visual design entirely up to the developer. This allows for maximum flexibility in creating custom, branded interfaces without sacrificing accessibility or functionality.
Developers should use Headless UI when building accessible, custom-styled applications in React or Vue, as it handles complex interactions and ARIA attributes out-of-the-box, reducing development time and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. It's ideal for projects where design consistency and brand-specific styling are priorities, such as enterprise dashboards, marketing sites, or design systems, as it decouples logic from presentation.